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Tonya Lucchetti-Hudson
Tonya Lucchetti-Hudson

Tonya Lucchetti-Hudson, health enews contributor, is public affairs director for Advocate Medical Group and Advocate Physician Partners.

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Ask a Doc: Should everyone over 40 be on cholesterol meds? 
Ask a Doc: Should everyone over 40 be on cholesterol meds?
A cardiologist weighs in on the latest recommendations for statins use from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ask a Doc: What should I know about pancreatic cancer?  Featured
Ask a Doc: What should I know about pancreatic cancer?
71 percent of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within the first year. A surgeon shares warning signs.
Ask a Doc: If I call 911, can I request which hospital I want to be taken to? 
Ask a Doc: If I call 911, can I request which hospital I want to be taken to?
An expert in EMS explains what you should know about this common inquiry.
Ask a Doc: Should I vaccinate my child against HPV? 
Ask a Doc: Should I vaccinate my child against HPV?
A pediatrician weighs in on the CDC’s newly released recommendations to protect against HPV-related cancers.
Infographic: 3 tips for dealing with corns and calluses 
Infographic: 3 tips for dealing with corns and calluses
They can be more than just an annoyance and are often downright painful. A podiatrist offers advice.
Infographic: High tech detection  Featured
Infographic: High tech detection
Advances in technology have vastly improved the ability to detect and treat breast cancer. A radiologist explains some of the tools physicians use.
Infographic: 4 signs you’re not getting enough potassium 
Infographic: 4 signs you’re not getting enough potassium
Tired? Constipated? You may be lacking potassium. A family medicine physician explains some of the subtle symptoms.